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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Millie doing on the porch?

2. Of whom does Flo strongly disapprove?

3. Who does Mrs. Potts want Hal to take to the picnic?

4. What time of day does Act 2 begin?

5. Who rescues Madge from the obnoxious Bomber?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hal enter the scene to talk to Madge?

2. What is Flo's response as she witnesses the interaction between Hal and Madge?

3. What is different about Rosemary's behavior with Hal when she begs him to marry her?

4. How does Act 2 begin?

5. What personal information does Hal share with Alan regarding his family and upbringing?

6. What does Madge dream of when she hears the train whistle in the distance?

7. Who is Hal and how is he introduced in the scene?

8. How does the author use the technique of irony regarding Rosemary's perceptions of Hal?

9. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 2?

10. What is the nature of the sudden flurry of activity around Rosemary and Howard coming out of the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Madge, Rosemary, Millie and Hal. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1950s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Hal. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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